Cam Ward · Sam Darnold · 2026 week 2

Cam Ward or Sam Darnold?

Wondering who you should start this week — Cam Ward or Sam Darnold? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Sam DarnoldSam Darnold projects 3.3 PPR points clear of Cam Ward in week 2, drawing LAC — the 16th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Cam Ward	vs PHI	12.1	14th	11.7	72	healthy
Sam Darnold START	vs LAC	15.4	16th	0.5	265	Out

QBs vs PHI recently: Jayden Daniels 17.7 pts (W1).

QBs vs LAC recently: Jacoby Brissett 16.5 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Sam Darnold carries the higher trade value — 265 against 72 (a 73% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Sam Darnold gets the most. Momentum: Cam Ward -221 and Sam Darnold -65 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.